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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San José from C$ 168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Sat 21/26:15 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Thu 26/23:00 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/2C$ 382
Sat 28/22:44 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 21m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/311:01 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 384
Thu 5/32:44 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops27h 02m
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/34:09 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 391
Sun 1/31:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/39:17 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
3 stops16h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 397
Sat 14/33:15 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Copa Airlines
Wed 15/411:01 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/2C$ 399
Tue 17/26:15 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Wed 18/211:59 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/2C$ 400
Mon 16/37:10 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Tue 24/311:45 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/2C$ 402
Sun 8/32:20 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops16h 26m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/35:51 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/2C$ 406
Wed 4/31:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/39:17 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
3 stops16h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 412
Wed 25/32:20 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Copa Airlines
Thu 2/45:46 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 414
Thu 26/27:00 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop19h 00m
JetBlue
Thu 5/33:00 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/2C$ 415
Tue 3/23:05 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Sat 7/29:35 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop14h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/2C$ 418

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 382

One-way from

C$ 168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 708

Good round-trip deal

C$ 384 or less
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  • 10h 24m total
  • New York to San José
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  • 5h 19m total
  • New York to San José
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

2:20 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

5:51 p.m.-12:57 p.m.

1 stop18h 06m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

1:16 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

5:51 p.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 08m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

2:44 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop17h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

11:01 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 59m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

2:44 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop17h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

6:08 p.m.-12:57 p.m.

1 stop17h 49m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:33 a.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

5:51 p.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 08m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

1:16 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop13h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

6:08 p.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 51m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

2:20 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

10:08 a.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

1:16 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

5:50 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 391

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

2:44 p.m.-4:46 p.m.

3 stops27h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

6:08 p.m.-1:57 p.m.

1 stop17h 49m

C$ 391

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

9:34 a.m.-12:53 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

C$ 168

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of C$ 235). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 372). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

When flying from New York to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New York to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New York to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 332.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to San José?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to San José?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

How often are flights from New York to San José delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?

Over the past year, JetBlue has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York?

    Located just 14.1 km from the city centre, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from New York. Booking flights from New York to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from New York from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to San José in 8h 40m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to San José is about 3557 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to San José round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at C$ 296. This flight start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San José?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 384 for a flight from New York to San José. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 384 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at C$ 795.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of C$ 235). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 372). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from New York to San José

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JetBlueCheapestC$ 296AverageC$ 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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